FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Rosanna Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Rosanna Small Business Loans
Rosanna unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Rosanna Business Loans
What is the Larger Rosanna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.